Explore a Career at Apple Tree Medical
Humble Beginnings
Apple Tree Medical evolved from a solo GP Practice operated by Dr EJ (Jim) Watson. Jim was working at Wallamurra (an Aboriginal word meaning 'camp by rushes') on Abbott Street and retired in 2004. Dr Liz Chappel took over his practice and due to a redevelopment at the orginal site the clinic was relocated to an old Queenslander located at 443 Draper Street
Over the years that followed Dr Liz Chappel has overseen the growth of the practice into her vision of how a General Practice should be, focused on patient centric continuous care, a place providing the sort of care you'd want for your family
We’d love to welcome you to our purpose-built Smithfield location, where we offer fantastic facilities for GPs to grow their practice. You’ll enjoy light, airy consulting rooms—most with lovely outward-facing windows. Our fabulous support team is always here to help, complete with onsite IT support, modern equipment, and a truly accommodating environment. Plus, we have a wonderful range of onsite support services, including a gynaecologist, psychologists, a dietitian, and pathology.
As well as developing a fabulous working environment we also focused on the patient experience. First impressions count so we developed welcoming reception areas to compliment our consulting rooms.
Culture Matters
Working environment is important but we think workplace culture is even more important.
We know working in a General Practice is at times tough. With this in mind we have developed a team based culture where all our team members feel valued and supported so they can come to work knowing that someone has got their back. We do our best to bring the team together a couple of times a year to share some down time. Whether it is something physically demanding like putting a team together for the Cairns 7 Marathon Festival or something more creative like a Painting Party there is always something for everyone (and their family) to join in.
Cairns 7 Marathon
What’s Up Cairns
Cairns Painting Party
My experience working at Apple Tree felt like being part of a little family, in a truly fabulous work environment with a great team.
Next Steps
So now you know a little bit about us. If you would like to discuss opportunities to work with us we would love to have a confidential chat and learn a little about you.
Practice Manager
Teagan Stemp | ph: 07 4038 2777 | email practicemanager@appletreemedical.com.au